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Are you looking for excellent after-school care combined with fun Hebrew and Jewish learning? Kesher Newton is the place for you!

Kesher Newton is a unique Jewish after-school program for grades K-8 that provides excellent experiential education in Jewish History, Culture, Ethics and Modern Hebrew in a joyful, “camp-like” atmosphere. We are a pluralistic Jewish community that is welcoming to all. Come and experience the difference in Jewish education Kesher has to offer!

Kesher Newton meets twice a week from 3:00 – 5:45 pm and still has limited openings in its Monday/Wednesday program. Email Ilana at il***@**********on.org or visit www.keshernewton.org for more information.

Cabot Fair: June 4th

Join in for the 48th annual Cabot Fair!

  • Kiddie Rides
  • Crafts and Activities
  • DJ
  • Food Vendors
  • Games and Prizes
  • Yard Sale

Don’t miss it! Email ca*******@***il.com with questions.

June 4th, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm, rain or shine.
Cabot Elementary School, 229 Cabot Street, Newtonville

Sing Out Newton!

A Free Community Sing Along hosted by the Newton Family Singers. Join friends, family and community members next Sunday at 3:00 pm for our first ever outdoor sing along at the Hyde Community Center bandstand, 90 Lincoln Street, Newton Highlands. All are invited to this free, family friendly musical event of the year!

There is a stellar roster of stars coming out to lead us in song, including Kate Seeger, niece of legendary folk singer Pete Seeger and musician in her own right, Newton Family Singers’ Artistic Director, Chris Eastburn, and 11-year-old child prodigy Fiddlin’ Quinn Eastburn, among others!

But despite the stars on stage, this event is all about community and sharing songs as one voice. We’ll be singing recognizable, timeless and meaningful folk songs by Pete Seeger, Woody Guthrie, Lead Belly and other greats.

In case of rain, we’ll bring the hootenanny indoors to the Hyde Community Center. See you next Sunday — all you need is a blanket or lawn chair and your voice! Please email ne**************@***il.com with any questions.

June 5th,  3:00 pm

Newton Theatre Company presents “The Importance of Being Earnest”

Two local theater companies – Newton Theatre Company and Newton Nomadic Theater have joined forces on Oscar Wilde’s beloved comedy, which treats triviality of the utmost social importance, and “minor” themes such as marriage, education and morality as inconsequential matters. The results are a comedy of the highest order. Jack and Algy, two ne’er-do-well best friends, live double lives. They are upright citizens in certain social circles, and rascals under the same pseudonym of Ernest everywhere else! When their façade is discovered the hilarity begins!

Tickets and information at http://www.newtontheatrecompany.com/

June 3rd, 4th, 7:30 pm, Newton Cultural Center at City Hall
June 10th, 11th, 7:30 pm, Gregorian Rugs, 2284 Washington Street

7th Annual NewtonPAC Special Educator Awards

The Newton Parent Advisory Council (PAC) for Special Education is pleased to announce:

The 7th Annual NewtonPAC Special Educator Awards
Newton North High School Cafeteria, 457 Walnut Street
June 13th, 6:00 pm: Buffet Dinner, Beverages, and Mingling, 6:45 pm: Ceremony (and Dessert)

The Special Educator Awards are presented to Newton faculty and staff members who have done exceptional work with students receiving special education services. Parents/guardians and students may submit nominations and may nominate any staff member who they believe has done exceptional work; in the past we’ve had regular and special education teachers, aides, BTs, secretaries, principals, and custodians receive awards.

Nominations are now open for the awards! Please note Continue reading →

Welcome to The Conservatory

Dave Carroll, Newton music educator and previous music teacher at Memorial Spaulding elementary, is excited to announce that after many years of working on music education and collaborating with professionals in the area, he has opened a unique and exciting new music school called The Conservatory at Highlands located right next to Create a Cook in beautiful Newton Highlands. The Conservatory has a music education style that is equally inclusive and challenging.

Their education model is centered around cultivating musicianship through community and they offer many great programs taught by the best musicians in Boston: Summer Camps, Rock Bands, Private Lessons, Audio Production Classes, Special Needs Classes, Music Theory and Song Writing, Early Childhood Education, much more!

Check out their cool space, try some Instruments, and enjoy some awesome performances! Come visit at the Grand Opening:

Saturday, June 11th,  10:00 am – 6:00 pm
The Conservatory
51 Winchester Street, Newton Highlands

AND…

Sign up for the exciting new SUMMER CAMPS this summer running every week after school ends.

Students will be immersed in music theory, composition, recording, beat making, and Continue reading →

Honor Thy Teacher 2016

As the year begins to wind down, many of you are looking for a way to honor and thank the exceptional teachers and staff who have motivated, educated and inspired your students to grow and achieve all year.

As a way to show your appreciation to them, consider participating in Newton Schools Foundations’ Honor Thy Teacher campaign. This special program enables you to honor teachers by giving a gift to the Foundation in the name of the teacher. You may also choose to honor a special education aide, a fine arts or music teacher, or a coach or counselor who has made a difference in your child’s life. A suggested donation is $25 per teacher/staff member.

When you make your donation and identify the teacher(s) or staff you wish to honor, NSF will then:

· Notify the honored teachers and staff of your gift;
· Share the honoree names with the Superintendent and Principals; and
· List each of those honored in the Newton TAB.

You can make your donation on-line at www.newtonschoolsfoundation.org. You can also mail it to Newton Schools Foundation, P.O. Box 590020, Newton Centre, MA 02459.

Please be sure to include the names of the teachers and/or staff that you are honoring. A flyer that includes a donation form was sent to the homes of elementary school students in their backpacks last month, and will be sent again before the end of the year. A flyer will also be mailed to the homes of middle school and high school students (letters to senior student households have already been mailed).

Newton Schools Foundation is a non-profit organization that raises funds to enhance the quality of education in Newton’s public schools. All donations are tax deductible to the full extent of the law.